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Barry Litwin

Barry Litwin

Barry Litwin is a successful CEO known for turning around companies. He has a proven track record in leading public and private businesses, focusing on improving strategies and operations. Barry excels at revitalizing businesses and driving growth through customer-focused strategies. Most recently, he was the CEO of Party City, a top retailer with over 700 stores in North America. Hired to help the company recover financially, he reshaped the strategy and improved cash flow, revenue, and customer experience in just four months.

Before Party City, Barry spent six years as CEO of Global Industrial Company (NYSE: GIC), a leading distributor of industrial supplies. He introduced the Accelerating the Customer Experience (ACE) strategy, focusing on putting customers first. Under his leadership, Global Industrial served over 1 million customers and acquired Indoff in May 2024. Earlier, Barry was CEO of Adorama, a well-known retailer of cameras and electronics. He implemented the FOCUS strategy, leading to significant growth in revenue and market share.

Barry's experience also includes leadership roles at Sears, Office Depot, and Premier Farnell/Avnet. He has focused on building strong teams and fostering innovation to meet customer needs. His hands-on approach and dedication to his team have driven growth and success.

Barry Litwin is an Executive Council member at the CEOWORLD magazine. You can follow him on LinkedIn, for more information, visit the author’s website CLICK HERE.
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